After that, I told Zhou Liang everything about the central town. There was nothing to hide about these things anyway. With Zhou Liang's abilities, he would definitely be able to figure them all out in less than a day.
After I finished speaking, Zhou Liang smiled and said, "So, after all this time, even though you've joined Central Town, the higher-ups there still can't trust you?"
"Well, there's nothing I can do about it. I've only known them for a short time, and it takes time," I said.
Zhou Liang said, "That's because you're stupid."
I don't deny it, but I don't want to admit it either.
Zhou Liang looked at me, raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Since we have the same goal, how about we cooperate for a bit?"
I stared at him and said, "Taking control of Central Town isn't an easy thing. Do you think the two of us can do it alone? And do you think I'd still cooperate with you?"
Zhou Liang smiled and said, "Don't hold a grudge. You brought this on yourselves back then. We're even now, so there's no need to give up this opportunity because of what happened in the past."
"You can forget, but I can't!" I said angrily to Zhou Liang.
Zhou Liang raised his head and said, "But you need me right now. Do you think that with your own abilities, when will you be able to truly get in touch with the high-ranking figures in Central Town? It will probably take a very long time, at least a month, right? By then, according to what you said, Central Town will probably have completely absorbed the raider team, and no one will be able to deal with them. When that time comes, what's the point of you staying in Central Town?"
I was speechless; Zhou Liang was right.
With my own abilities, it's simply impossible for me to bring down the entire central town.
Zhou Liang continued, "But it's different with me here. I can help you. Most importantly, I'm smarter than you, I see further than you, and I understand the problems in Central Town much better. So if you want to avenge your dead comrade, you really can't do it without me."
I squinted and asked, "What problems exist in the central town?"
Zhou Liang opened his mouth, about to speak, but then paused, and laughed, "Lu Xiaonan, you're being naughty! You've even learned to trick me into telling you things. Unfortunately, I won't tell you. If you want to know, you'll have to promise me first."
I stared at Zhou Liang's face, and there was something I couldn't understand, so I asked directly, "I don't understand. With your intelligence and ability, since you've already figured out what the problems are in the central town, why don't you just go there and solve them? Why do you need me? I should be someone you can do without."
Zhou Liang said, "Don't underestimate yourself like that."
I continued, "Back when you were dismantling us and Lu Ding in Jiajiang, you were all alone. Why don't you dare go alone to dismantle the central town now? Or are you afraid?"
Zhou Liang's expression was puzzling, because he showed no emotion on his face and remained remarkably calm.
But it was precisely because of this calmness that I felt something was wrong.
In the past, Zhou Liang would have sneered at these words, instead of remaining expressionless like he is now.
I immediately gave a cold laugh and said, "It seems you're really scared."
Zhou Liang smiled slightly and said, "Lu Xiaonan, since you're so eager to know why I need you, I'll tell you. It's actually quite simple: I need you as a hostage. As for why I need you as a hostage, can you guess?"
I was stunned. How the hell am I supposed to guess this?
Zhou Liang laughed and said, "I knew you wouldn't guess. Let me tell you, it's very simple. I know Pu Weichao is with that guy surnamed Yao. In the past few months, that bastard Pu Weichao has improved a lot. He actually drove me to a dead end, so I had no choice but to use you as a hostage. Only in this way will Pu Weichao not dare to lay a hand on me. Besides that, there's Central Town. Since you've already joined Central Town, you're still of some use to me."
"So, do you understand now?"
I squinted, unsure whether Zhou Liang was telling the truth or not. If he was telling the truth, he was looking way too far ahead. Pu Weichao had no idea I was in Zhou Liang's hands and wasn't worried about anything. He was doing this entirely to prepare for the future.
However, I heard a piece of news from his words.
It's important that Pu Weichao drove him to a dead end!
This means that Pu Weichao has been looking for him for the past few months!
Can I take advantage of this?
Zhou Liang stood in front of me, put down his gun, patted my shoulder and said, "Lu Xiaonan, I know what you're thinking. Don't bother thinking about it, it's useless. Even if you spread the news that I threatened you, Pu Weichao won't believe it. Besides, you don't have much chance to spread it. From today onwards, you will stay by my side and work with me to plan the overthrow of the entire central town."
I looked up at him and said, "You want to take control of Central Town to deal with Pu Weichao?"
Zhou Liang nodded slightly: "That's right, this bastard has really annoyed me, so I've decided to create a powerful force to play with, and then kill him."
I have no objection to overthrowing Central Town, but I don't want Zhou Liang to use Central Town to deal with Pu Weichao.
Is there any way to deal with Zhou Liang?
Zhou Liang continued, "Lu Xiaonan, don't even think about it. You won't come up with anything useful with your brain. You might as well come with me. Once I control Central Town, I'll give you whatever you want."
I said, "I want my dead friends to come back to life. Can you do that?"
Zhou Liang smiled and said, "You're just being argumentative."
I sneered, "Then aren't you the same? You've just dangled a pie in the sky for me, haven't you? I'm afraid that once you take control of Central Town, I'll be the second one to die, won't I?"
"Who was the first one?" Zhou Liang asked curiously.
"Pu Weichao".
Zhou Liang laughed heartily, "Oh, Lu Xiaonan, you're just too narrow-minded, that's why you'll never amount to anything. We have a long future ahead of us, maybe you'll still be alive when we're old."
I nodded seriously and said, "Yes, it's possible that I'm still alive, and you're already dead."
Zhou Liang smiled and shook his head, saying, "Alright, I'm not going to tease you anymore. Let's go, get in my car. There's no need to hesitate. Let's go and put our plan into action now."
I was taken aback. "What plan?"
Zhou Liang said, "What other plan could it be? Of course, it's to overthrow Central Town and take control of it! After all, we have to avenge your friends, don't we?"
"..."
(End of this chapter)
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